A barcode label is the backbone of a shipment. Your company works hard to ensure the quality of your products are top-of-the line. How top quality are the barcode labels on those products? With the current on-demand shopping economy, your barcodes are more important than ever.
As a pioneer in barcoding technology, Zebra Technology has the media solutions for every industry, for every need. Zebra’s media solutions encompass barcode printers, labels, ribbons, and compatible software so your company can do everything in house, saving time and money. If you chose not to print labels in your facility, Zebra has the capability to keep you stocked with what you need, ensuring you don’t run out.
Zebra also has promotions such as the Printhead Protection Program and Trade-In Program to keep your barcoding media running smoothly and properly. Their R&D is always working to keep abreast of technological advances that can help keep your company in front of the competition.
Why settle for unreliable or outdated printers and fading labels that are not up to standard? Unreadable barcode labels can create compliance issues that create more problems than you need. Finding the right products to meet your company needs doesn’t have to feel like a minefield.
Pioneer in the Industry
Zebra Technology was originally founded in 1969 and has been making barcode labeling technology since they released their first barcode printer in 1982. With over 10’s of millions of devices worldwide, Zebra creates end-to-end solutions that connect people, assets, and data that can ease business-critical decision-making and optimize workflows.
Zebra is an expert in the barcoding technology field with their rigorous testing of their own products. Zebra has multiple R&D facilities to test their products, including the durability and sustainability of their labels, ensuring you get top-quality products to help your business adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Zebra Technologies has 4 production facilities across the United States of America, with their flagship plant located in Northern Wisconsin. Zebra is unique in the industry, obtaining ISO certifications at every facility. Adhering to regulatory standards helps companies in manufacturing, T&L, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, retail, food & beverage, and other industries achieve a superior performance edge.
From creating your own in-house media solution to Make & Hold label orders, Zebra has a solution to suit every need. Production orders can be managed with minimums and maximums to ensure your company never runs out of labels, saving your company time and money.
Industrial Printers for Mission-Critical Processes
Printing barcode labels or tags in-house can increase productivity. And industrial barcode printer can provide high-performance, high-volume printing for any industry. Zebra’s top-quality enterprise-ready printers are easy to integrate, set up, and configure.
Imprint Enterprises has wide selection of Zebra industrial barcode printers to choose from. These printer models offer various features that enhance their usability, performance, and durability. There are industrial barcode printers, mobile label printers, and more.
Industrial barcode printers can be compact for light industrial and commercial needs like the ZT200 series. If your company needs a compact and rugged industrial barcode printer with an all-metal frame, look at the ZT400 series printer. Other industrial barcode printers include:
Mobile label printers provide the convenience to print barcode labels and even receipts, when and where you need them. Built for printing on-the-go, portable label printers are usually ruggedized to withstand drops, extreme temperatures, and environmental exposures. The ZQ600 series mobile printer improves efficiency and increases productivity. Other mobile label printers include:
Zebra Technologies has industrial RFID printers that offer durability and flexibility, with high print speeds and media capacity for increased productivity. The ZT410 Silverline on-metal RFID label printer is ideal for on-demand RFID asset tagging for all surfaces. Other options to choose from include the ZT600 series, the ZT400 series, or the ZD500R RFID.
A print engine can be the heart of automated print-and-apply labeling systems. Zebra’s ZE511/520 series Print Engine is easy to use and maintain, simplifying label application while minimizing downtime. The all-metal construction is built for tough industrial environments.
A top-quality printer can keep up with production lines while producing higher resolution quality on labels. Speaking of labels, not every label is created equally…
A Barcode Label is not Just a Label
Barcode labels improve efficiency and are vital to supply chains, inventory management, transportation, asset management, and more. Barcode labels provide a means of knowing what a product is and where it goes. The readability and durability of those labels can mean everything to a business.
Labels are used across multiple industries, including medical device products & laboratories, food & beverage, retail, manufacturing, and more. A bad barcode label can create unintended consequences. They can include lost productivity, fines, chargebacks, non-compliance, and lost costs. In an ever-demanding economy, a company does not have the time to manage the pitfalls of a bad barcode label.
Zebra Technologies is one of the largest converters in the USA for barcode labels. Zebra utilized ISO 9001 certified, 23-point quality inspections to ensure their labels have a consistent quality. Zebra’s material science expert’s pre-test, select, and certify the highest performing label and tag materials to assure durable print with minimal wear and tear.
From an everyday application of paper labels with varying adhesive functionality for different surface application to specialty stock labels, Imprint can help you find your Zebra barcode label product. Synthetic labels offer enhanced durability and can be created for specialized applications. Cryogenic labels are designed for long-term bio preservation in deep-freeze and harsh environments.
Tags are offered in a wide range of options to meet any need that may arise. Destructible labels can be created to prevent the removal of labels, or to be easily removed by water. Magnetic tags are smear, scratch, and chemical resistant and are printable magnets.
Do you already own printers from another manufacturer or on a contract to purchase? Zebra’s media products are specifically designed to be compatible with printers from their competitors. Zebra Technologies cares about their customers and the expense of managing their businesses while getting the best solution possible.
Whatever the label need is for your industry, Zebra Technologies has the solution. Zebra’s R&D is always working to bring labeling technology into the future, including thermal and humidity sensor labels. When considering the quality of the label, Zebra keeps your industry needs in mind.
Ribbons
Using the correct ribbon for barcode labeling will dramatically impact the imaging on the labels for scanning. Using a quality tested ribbon ensures consistent delivery of the best print quality and durability. This will prolong the life of the printhead, decrease the total cost of ownership, and provide exceptional scanning performance. There are a variety of material, adhesives, and size options for barcode labels.
Thermal barcode ribbons come in wax, wax/resin, and resin materials. Wax ribbon (paper-based material) is the most used material due to its low cost and ease of use. Most applications will be well served by paper-based media unless you are in a rugged or high moisture environment. When using thermal transfer paper media, you will need to use a wax ribbon.
Wax/resin ribbon (polypropylene-based material) is a plastic material that is a great solution for applications that require a more rugged barcode label, if it is not being exposed to the outdoors or encountering aggressive chemicals. Polypropylene is water resistant and will not easily tear. When using thermal transfer polypropylene media, you will need to use a wax/resin ribbon.
Resin ribbon (polyester-based material) is the most rugged of materials you can use and is mostly used for very extreme environments. Applications involving outdoor use, harsh conditions, or exposure to chemicals are typically the environments in mind. When using thermal transfer polyester media, you will need to use a full resin ribbon.
Zebra never substitutes ribbons, ensuring you’ll receive the same formulation every time you order. The wax/resin and resin ribbons are UL certified. Find your match to meet the durability demands of your application.
Unique Zebra Promotions
Zebra Technologies offers unique promotions that businesses can benefit from. From minimizing downtime and printhead costs to upgrading outdated technology, Imprint can help you learn more and make the most of those opportunities.
If your business exclusively uses Zebra Genuine Supplies exclusively, Zebra will replace old, worn out printheads at no charge when you’re enrolled in the Zebra Printhead Protection Program. This program removes the worry of downtime and unexpected costs when a printhead fails, while lowering the total cost of ownership of the printers.
Outdated technology can decrease your company’s overall performance with errors and delays. The GO Zebra Trade-In Program can help increase simplicity in workflows with technology that is built for your industrial environment. Cut out technological problems before they disrupt your company.
Compatible Software Solutions
Using a barcode labeling system that is not connected to a software system cuts that barcode labeling system off from the advantages of having real-time inventory information. Software solutions provide a real-time or near-real-time view of assets, shipments, work-in-process, inventory, and other items.
Connecting an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system to a barcode labeling system can reduce costs, improve accuracy, and provide better inventory tracking and visibility. You can save a substantial amount of money in labor costs when barcode data is automatically gathered and immediately available.
Zebra’s media solutions are also compatible with BarTender®2021. BarTender® is an all-in-one barcode software solution from Seagull Scientific that is simple and cost-effective. This software program makes it easy for businesses of all size to create, automate, and manage barcodes, labels, RFID tags, and more. It is a game changer with upgraded automation, integration, and database capabilities with new design tools and greater security.
Another option is to upgrade to the innovative platform system called MotionWorks® that can manage all the devices and data for you, making for a more efficient process. This innovative platform collects, manages, and analyzes sense and state data from tagged enterprise resources, feeding into a single integrated management console for enhanced visibility of the location and state of every resource. MotionWorks® can also provide custom applications based on company needs.
Imprint Enterprises is the Zebra Premier Solution Partner
Integrating or updating your media solutions does not have to be overly complicated. Zebra has good, better, and best options to match your budget and your company needs. Functional barcode media systems include printers, labels, ribbons, and compatible software.
With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of barcode printers, scanners, verifiers, software, RFID, labeling, warehouse labeling systems, as well as repair and maintenance solutions.
Zebra is the expert in the barcode media industry with phenomenal capacity and expert engineers that pave the way forward. Zebra is always increasing their offerings to customers, including upcoming temperature and humidity sensitive labels with thermal transfer and on-demand printing. Zebra rigorously tests products and materials to provide you with top-quality.
Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s media solutions that are best for you.
